Local Bird Finder
What birds can you find in your area?
Different postcodes in the UK offer different habitats and attract different species of birds. Use the tool below to see which species are visiting your area right now. Simply enter your postcode, choose the current month, and pick your level of spotting difficulty to see what you might find in your area. Learn what different birds look for and how to attract them.
Bearded Tit
Habitat:
Extensive reedbeds.
How to Attract:
Almost never visits gardens. They feed on the ground in reedbeds.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Difficult
Black Redstart
Habitat:
Urban centers, industrial sites, and coastal cliffs.
How to Attract:
Provide "nooks and crannies" or open-fronted nest boxes. Thrives in stony, sparsely vegetated areas.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Difficult
Blackbird
Habitat:
Gardens, Woodlands, Farmland, Urban/Suburban areas, Coastal scrub, Grassland.
How to Attract:
Provide low-level bird baths and leave leaf piles for foraging. Plant berry-bearing shrubs like Hawthorn or Ivy.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Very Easy
Blackcap
Habitat:
Woodland, parks, and gardens with rich undergrowth.
How to Attract:
Provide fat balls, suet, and sunflower hearts in winter. Plant berry-bearing shrubs.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Medium
Blue Tit
Habitat:
Deciduous woodland, parks, gardens, hedgerows, and mixed farmland.
How to Attract:
Use hanging mesh feeders for peanuts and suet. Install nest boxes with a 25mm entrance hole.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Very Easy
Brambling
Habitat:
Beech woodland and gardens near woods.
How to Attract:
Provide sunflower hearts and seeds on bird tables or ground.
Diet:
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Easy
Bullfinch
Habitat:
Woodlands, orchards, and thick hedgerows.
How to Attract:
Plant fruit-bearing trees and maintain thick, tall hedges. Provide sunflower hearts and seeds.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Difficult
Carrion Crow
Habitat:
Almost all habitats from gardens to uplands.
How to Attract:
Scavengers; will visit bird tables for scraps and suet.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Very Easy
Cetti's Warbler
Habitat:
Reedbeds and dense scrub near water.
How to Attract:
Usually found in very thick, damp vegetation.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Difficult
Chaffinch
Habitat:
Woodland, urban/suburban, farmland, heathland, and grassland.
How to Attract:
Provide bird tables or ground-feeding areas near hedges.
Diet:
Specifically enjoys insects
Bird Call:
Spotting Difficulty:
Very Easy
Understanding Your Local Bird Sightings
Why do results change month by month?
Bird populations in the UK are highly seasonal. During the Spring (March to May), certain birds will be returning to local habitats to breed. In Winter (November to February), your postcode search might reveal Fieldfares or Redwings that have flown in from Scandinavia to escape the cold. By selecting the specific month, our tool filters out migratory species that aren't currently in the UK, giving you a realistic picture of what you may be able to hear and spot near you.
Tips for better bird watching
1) Listen Before You Look: Use the audio player on our bird cards to memorize songs. Often, you will hear a bird long before you see it.
2) Right Time of Day: Most activity occurs during the "Dawn Chorus" or just before dusk.
3) Provide a Habitat: To see more "Very Easy" birds at home, consider bird-friendly planting or installing a feeder with high-quality sunflower hearts or suet.